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Tractors a passion for retired farmer

Tractors a passion for retired farmer

Stan McKen has been involved with farming in one way, or another, all of his life, which is now coming up on 91 years as of next March. Stan farmed alongside his dad and took over farming following the death of his father in 1949.
1% of farmers own 70% of the world's farmland: report

1% of farmers own 70% of the world's farmland: report

More than two-thirds of the world鈥檚 fields, ranches and orchards are owned by one per cent of its farmers, according to a report released Tuesday.
Opportunities abound for agriculture in Labrador

Opportunities abound for agriculture in Labrador

While agriculture in Labrador may be a daunting task, there is also a lot of opportunity.

Yorkton Hyundai takes Large Business of the Year award

Ron Kaban, Dealer Principal at Yorkton Hyundai was surprised that his business won Large Business of the Year. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 think I was that large!鈥 joked Kaban.

The challenges of farming in Labrador

Agriculture in Labrador has always been a bit of a hard go.

Warmer winters mean more freeze-thaw cycles 鈥 and more emissions 鈥 for Canada's fields

Each September, Ashala Daniel sows her fields with winter rye, hoping the seed takes root before the first snows fall. It鈥檚 a ritual that could help save the planet.
鈥淗op鈥漰ing into the express lane:

鈥淗op鈥漰ing into the express lane:

AAFC scientists discover ultra-fast research method with potential applications in agriculture, nutri-science and pharmaceuticals
Building a farm 鈥 and food security 鈥 where a northern highway ends

Building a farm 鈥 and food security 鈥 where a northern highway ends

Ken Shaw knew it was time to expand his front garden when panic buying at the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak stripped the shelves in his local grocery store. 鈥淚 just took over the boulevard,鈥 said the Prince Rupert, B.C.
MB. Ag leaders brainstorm ways to cut industry's emissions

MB. Ag leaders brainstorm ways to cut industry's emissions

Manitoba鈥檚 agricultural sector continues to be a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in the province, attributed mainly to the increase of fertilizer use and large-scale cattle operations.
Bigger, concentrated farms will drive half of Canadian farm families off the land: report

Bigger, concentrated farms will drive half of Canadian farm families off the land: report

REGINA/WINNIPEG - On the Canadian Prairies, small and medium-sized family farms are often portrayed as the primary food production units. Yet, the reality of farming in Western Canada is quite different.
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